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Kiefert Family History

Kiefert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kiefer, Siefert, Kipfer, Wilfert, Kieper, Kieler, Kieser, Kiener

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Where is the Kiefert family from?

You can see how Kiefert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiefert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiefert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kiefert families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kiefert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kiefert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiefert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kiefert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kiefert. 100% of Kiefert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kiefert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Kiefert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiefert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 133 immigration records available for the last name Kiefert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 140 military records available for the last name Kiefert. For the veterans among your Kiefert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiefert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kiefert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kiefert in 1958 was 42, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiefert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiefert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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